"SAS" 2007 Obituary

SAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-05-31 published
SAS,
Steve
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Steve
SAS on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at his home. Beloved husband of
Valerie. Adoring father of George and Lesley. Devoted and cherished
Papa Steve of Geoffrey, Courtney, Laurel, and Rossi. At Benjamin's
Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west
of Dufferin) for service on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m.
Interment Adath Israel section of Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park.
Shiva 261 Forest Hill Road. If desired, memorial donations may
be made to the Canadian Friends of Simon Wiesenthal, 416-864-9735.

SASAKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-16 published
SASAKI-
PICOU,
Lisa▼Miyumi▼
In loving memory of a wonderful person who passed away on March 14,
2007. She will be in our hearts forever. Many thanks to those
who have donated to the education bursary established in her
name. Sadly missed by her entire family.

SASAKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-12 published
SASAKI,
Lisa▲Miyumi▲
By Claudia
BADALI and Gina
McMICHAEL,
Page L8
Daughter, sister, mother, wife, friend, teacher, mentor, musician,
social activist. Born June 17, 1960, in Toronto. Died March 14
in Richmond Hill, Ontario, of cancer, aged 46.
Education always played an important role in Lisa's life. She
had a teaching degree from York University. Hired by the Toronto
District School Board in 1984, Lisa began a career as a dedicated
educator who modelled honesty and courage in making education
equitable for all students.
Lisa not only embraced her role as an anti-racist educator, she
was instrumental in developing a music program to teach steel
pan in schools.
Lisa Miyumi strongly believed in social equity and education
for all. Together with her life partner, Ivor
PICOU, she worked
with young people in Toronto's Jane and Finch community.
Their union resulted in two beautiful, sensitive and intelligent
daughters, Nayo and Kioni.
Lisa's ancestral roots were Japanese. However, during her youth,
she was ambivalent about her heritage. She was reluctant to talk
about her background or share her Japanese name with Friends.
As her passion for social justice grew, so did her appreciation
of her roots. Not only did she reclaim her name, she strove to
create greater awareness about the history of Japanese people
in Canada.
At the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, she led workshops about
interracial marriages and racism. She challenged people to think
deeply and reconsider their preconceived ideas.
Her commitment to social justice opened doors for her. She was
seconded to York University as course director for the Urban
Diversity Program at the Regent Park site. She shared her expertise
with the teacher candidates and mentored them about education
and equity issues.
Lisa had a great sense of humour. She loved parties, dancing
and sharing food and drinks with Friends. Friends anticipated
Lisa's yearly Christmas gift: her version of Trinidadian rum
punch. We fondly remember her enthusiastic involvement in the
Caribana festivities.
Despite her failing health, Lisa always maintained her good spirits.
A couple of days before her death, she requested beer. It was
early in the morning but we didn't object.
We toasted each other one last time and we remember her smile
and her comment: "Oh, that felt sooo good! They treat me well
here at the resort," she said, referring to the hospice where
she spent her last days.
Lisa played out her various roles in life with passion, and her
passing is a great loss for all who knew her.
Claudia BADALI and Gina
McMICHAEL are Friends of Lisa Miyumi.

SASSO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-05 published
BERTRAM,
F.Elizabeth "
Beth"
Peacefully at the Garry Armstrong Home on Sunday, December 2,
2007 in her 96th year. Beloved aunt of Carleen
BAILY,
TymeraCOEN and Robin Coen
SASSO
(Raymond) and great-aunt of Alec and
Jacob BAILY and Elizabeth and Abigail
SASSO.
Predeceased by her
sister Virginia
COEN and brother-in-law Oscar
COEN.
With the
National Film Board from 1941 to 1961 she was their first Director
of Personnel and the first woman Director of Personnel in the
federal public service. Subsequently she held several senior
positions in federal central agencies before moving to the Canadian
Radio, Television and Telecommunications Commission as their
Director of Personnel. She retired from the federal public service
in 1971, thereafter spending eight years as an independent consultant
on position classification matters in Canada and abroad, particularly
in Jamaica where she spent two to three years as a part-time
advisor to the Government of Jamaica. A Memorial Service will
be held at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod
Street, Ottawa on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment
in the family plot, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. The family
wishes to extend their warm appreciation to the staff of The
Edinburgh and the Garry Armstrong for their unfailing care and
to William Fleury and Beverly Mathesius for their kind care and
support. Donations may be made to Amnesty International, 312 Laurier
Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1H9. Condolences/Donations
at: www.mcgarryfamily.ca or 613-233-1143.